Diplomatic Tensions Escalate After West Bank Warning Shots
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 3:22 pm
Canadian officials rapidly reacted after Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic delegation in the West Bank. The ensuing diplomatic row saw Canada summoning the Israeli ambassador, prompting face-to-face discussions. The incident highlights frayed ties and leaves both sides rethinking their security and diplomatic stances.
Des tirs de soldats israéliens pendant une visite de diplomates à Jénine ont soulevé un tollé international.
Canada summoned Israel’s ambassador after the Israel Defense Forces fired shots in the vicinity of a diplomatic delegation in the West Bank that included four Canadians.
The ambassador was summoned after Israeli soldiers fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank that included two Canadians and two locally engaged staff
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